Quick answer: how much does surrogacy cost in Ukraine?
Militta runs two program tiers in Ukraine. The Basic program costs $41,500 – $48,500. The Guaranteed program costs $57,300 – $68,000. These are the program fees used in Militta contracts, not “from” teaser numbers. The exact figure within each range depends on your medical situation and is fixed in a written quote before you sign. Add-ons that apply to your case, such as PGT-A genetic testing, donor gametes, apostille and your own travel, are quoted separately.
What is included in the program fee
Every Militta Ukrainian program at the Basic tier includes, as a minimum:
- IVF cycle: ovarian stimulation, egg retrieval, ICSI.
- Embryo culture and embryo transfer to the surrogate.
- Surrogate compensation for the full pregnancy.
- Surrogate monthly allowance and medical insurance.
- Prenatal monitoring, ultrasounds, routine blood work.
- Delivery at a partner hospital.
- Notarised surrogacy contract and legal representation.
- Ukrainian birth certificate listing both intended parents (Art. 123 Family Code).
- Case-manager coordination for the entire program.
Program tiers compared: Basic vs Guaranteed
| Program | Fee | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | $41,500 – $48,500 | The full program as listed above with a defined number of embryo transfers. Further attempts, if needed, are quoted separately. |
| Guaranteed | $57,300 – $68,000 | The program continues until a live birth. Repeat embryo transfers and, if necessary, a replacement surrogate are part of the program rather than additional charges. |
Quoted separately
The following items are not in the program fee. Each one is priced individually in your written quote, and only if it applies to your case:
| Item | When it applies |
|---|---|
| PGT-A genetic testing | Recommended over maternal age 35 or after recurrent miscarriage. |
| Donor eggs | Diminished ovarian reserve or medical indication. |
| Donor sperm | Severe male-factor infertility. |
| Additional IVF cycle | If the first cycle does not produce viable embryos. |
| Twin pregnancy | Applied only if a twin pregnancy is confirmed. |
| Apostille and translations | Required for embassy processing of the birth certificate. |
| Intended-parent travel and accommodation | Typically two trips to Ukraine: for IVF and around the birth. |
Surrogate compensation
Surrogate compensation is the largest component of the program fee. It covers her fixed compensation, monthly allowance, medical insurance, maternity clothing and nutrition, and where required accommodation during the third trimester. It is part of the program fee and is never billed to you separately.
Compensation terms are reviewed by an independent attorney to ensure compliance with Ukrainian law and fair treatment. A program built on significantly lower surrogate compensation is a red flag, both ethically and practically: low compensation correlates with poor screening and higher drop-out rates.
Legal and administrative costs
Included in the program fee: notarised contract, Ukrainian birth certificate, transfer of custody. Quoted separately: apostille, translations, consular fees charged by your home country embassy, and any jurisdiction-specific post-return administrative procedures (e.g. re-registration in your home country civil registry).
Hidden fees to watch for
A short checklist of traps that have caught real families in the past, with other providers:
- “Additional medical costs” phrased vaguely without an enumerated cap.
- No C-section terms upfront. Confirm how a medically indicated C-section is handled in the contract.
- NICU surcharges. Confirm in writing what the insurance covers.
- Nanny fees post-birth. If you cannot travel immediately, ask how newborn care is handled and priced.
- Per-diem penalties if you arrive late for birth.
- Surrogate drop-out re-start fees. In a Guaranteed program a replacement surrogate must be included without additional charge.
Militta contracts enumerate every possible additional charge in the “Schedule of Fees” before signing. If an agency won't do this, walk away.
Payment schedule and escrow
The program fee is not paid upfront. It is split into instalments tied to documented milestones: contract signing, IVF cycle start, surrogate match, confirmed pregnancy, trimester checkpoints and delivery. The exact schedule is part of your contract.
Funds are held in escrow and released only against documented milestones. This protects both sides: intended parents never pay for work that has not occurred, and the surrogate, clinic and legal partners are paid on time.
How to read a surrogacy quote
When you compare offers, make sure every quote answers four questions: which tier it is and how many transfers are included; what happens if the first transfer fails; which add-ons are already in the number and which are not; and how payments are protected. A Militta quote answers all four in writing.
How does it compare to other destinations?
| Destination | Starting from | Up to |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $41,500 | $68,000 |
| Georgia | $52,500 | $82,500 |
| Colombia | Written quote | |
| Mexico | Written quote | |
| USA | Written quote | |
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